July 2013 Ipsy Spoiler / Sneak Peek

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Woohoo! We have our first spoiler for the July Ipsy bag. Is anyone else super excited?

As of 6/21 the waitlist is gone and you can subscribe right now. Here's my referral link if you want to use it :)  Looks like the waitlist is back up.

1. Benefit Cosmetics - Benetint (Variation item, see below for more details)
2. Pop Beauty - Pouty Pop Crayon (Pop Beauty posted about it on their facebook)
3. Coola - Mineral Face SPF 20 Rose Essence Tinted Moisturizer
4. BH Cosmetics - California Collection Eyeshadow Sample

I got the below picture from Zadidoll - it was found on Instagram. Not sure if it's leaked but this is possibly the bag and some of the variation items!! (Zadidoll said it was sent to her from a source who wants to remain anonymous.)
5. Sexy Hair - Weather Proof Humidity Resistant Spray, Healthy Sexy Hair - Soy Renewal Beach Spray

6. Variation items: Benefit - Benetint, derma e - Microdermabrasion Scrub, Demeter - Salt Air Perfume Roll On, Nailtini - Nail Lacquer (Mai Tai) (Only ONE of these products will be in your bag according to Ipsy's facebook)

Number of items in July Ipsy bag: 5? The potential spoiler picture above has 6 items so who knows... :)

The Bag:
It looks like the above possible spoiler picture was correct, we are getting that bag! :)

Mel's June Ipsy

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This is what I received in my Ipsy bag this month. I'm loving that each item is full size!


Starlooks Lip Pencil (K337 Tipsy) - I honestly think this item is a tad bit odd since Starlooks is another make up subscription company. Not sure why you would want it in a competitors box. Product-wise, I don't use lip pencils, so this will be going to a friend.
Update: I take back what I said, I swatched it and it's super creamy, and really pigmented. Color me impressed.
NYX Blush: PB14 Spice - I've been dying to get a NYX blush for awhile now and this color is super pigmented. Can't wait to use this!
J.Cat Beauty Sparkling Cream Palette: Suzie - Not really my style, but I'll try it out.
Update: Tried it out and no. NO! My hand was invaded by glitter. Don't fall for its tricks.

Cailyn Cosmetics Line-Fix Gel Eyeliner with Brush Built-In: Purple - I received the color purple. I'm not actually going to use this since I have 3-4 other gel liners waiting on me.
J.Cat Beauty Eyelash + Eyelash Glue: UN13 - YAY I <3 lashes! Side note: They're 100% human hair. That kind of terrifies me.

I'll update this post with reviews or do a new post if I really like the item(s).

What items did you get in your Ipsy this month?

Sample Society - June

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This month's Sample Society was all about facial cleansing and moisturizing. Here's what was in my box:
  • hope in a jar moisturizer
  • stila sheer tinted moisturizer in "fair"
  • Murad Age Reform Exfoliating Cleanser
  • Stila Lip Glaze "apricot"
  • Illume "Desert Tulip" Candle


philosophy hope in a jar moisturizer

This was the first product I tried from the box. Though the moisturizer makes my skin nice and soft, it has a horrible medicinal scent that I just can't get past. And it lingers for a good twenty minutes. With the full size at a whopping $40, I'll stick with my cheaper scentless $12 pump stuff.

stila sheer tinted moisturizer in "fair"

I grabbed this while I was mowing the lawn because it has an SPF of 20. I'm not quite sure how this can be sheer, but somehow tinted and have a color to it (fair) at the same time. It does come out of the tube looking like fair BB cream but it goes on pretty sheer. For the few moments I paid attention it did seem to even out my skin tone. However I didn't feel particularly moisturized. I did feel like I was wearing makeup. Not a good thing for something I usually like to feel weightless. The full size on this is $34.

Murad Age Reform Exfoliating Cleanser

This isn't a bad cleanser. I'd class this as a very gentle exfoliator. It's not much to write home about. Especially not considering how much the full sized costs, $36.

Stila Lip Glaze "apricot"

I've yet to try this. I have so many lip products currently open that I can't bring myself to open another. And with a full size at $22, I don't want to fall in love.

Illume "Desert Tulip" Candle

I'll admit I was a little put off when I opened the tin and discovered a candle. In a beauty box? Okay. *shrug* But this cute mini candle smells fairly nice, claiming it fuses notes of red tulip, raspberry, and musk. I've yet to burn it. Not sure I will since I like opening the cover and sniffing it. The full size on this is also $22.

Not real thrilled with this month's Sample Society. And given I wasn't thrilled with last month's either, I'm not sure I'll buy July's.

June 2013 Ipsy Spoiler / Sneak Peek

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So it looks like we're off to an early start this month for the June 2013 Ipsy spoilers. There will be 5 items in the bag this month.

1) NYX Full Size Blush - Silk, Sand, Red Cheeks


2) Starlooks Lip Pencil - Tickle Me Pink, Tipsy, Bare
3) J. Cat Sparkling Cream Palette - Volta, Sizie
4 & 5)Two of the items in this picture will be the variation of the bag.
Cailyn Cosmetics - Gel Eye Liner
J. Cat Beauty - Eye Lashes
psssst! Dry Shampoo
Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil

Print for the bag this month. (found this picture on ipsy's facebook)


Check back later for more spoilers...

Dr. Scholl's massaging gel insoles for Women

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I got these free as part of being a BzzAgent. Friday I shoved these babies in my Skechers Oxfords because I knew I'd be hitting the shops after work. They lifted me about a 1/3 of an inch and rubbed the back of my heels against the shoes, but otherwise they weren't a problem.

I was able to comfortably walk for several hours. My feet did begin to ache after about 3 hours--which is fairly normal with or without inserts. I didn't really notice feeling particularly massaged. Given the cost of these ($10), I'd have expected a little more of a boost. Fortunately I got them free.  


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